the sequester will not likely tank the economy though. federal spending should still hit 23% of gdp by 2023 but also don't expect it to solve many problems. we're still on track for the debt to hit 100% of the nation's gdp. we'll be right back. billy zane stars in barabbas. coming in march to reelz. to find reelz in your area, go to reelz.com >> announcer: broadcasting across the nation on your radio and on current tv, this is the "bill press show." >> bill: president obama's approval, the latest bloomberg poll, the highest it's been since september of 2009. 55% approval rating. and congress has a 9% approval rating and they think they're going to blame the sequester on him. idiots! good morning everybody. great to see you this morning. it is a thursday, february 21. this is the "full court press." welcome to the program. thank you for joining us whether you're watching on current tv or listening on your local progressive talk radio station good to have you with us. we want to hear from you at phone at 1-866-55-press. the old-fashioned wa